THIEL – Lester D. 'Don,' 77, Johnstown, passed away unexpectedly March 27, 2016, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Oct. 1, 1938, in Johnstown, he was the son of Frank J. and Edith (McManus) Thiel. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Zowalla (Hanley) Thiel; and children, Bruce D. Thiel of Philadelphia; and Leslie R., of Johnstown, married to Randy Freenock. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Frank, Leroy, Clyde and Edward; and sisters, Agnes Smith and Rose M. Wagner. He also was survived by brothers, Louis, Harry, Glenn and Herbert; sister, Dorothy Tangle; numerous nieces and nephews; many friends; as well as his beloved dogs, Girlfriend Blaze and Lovie Dove. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. He loved cars and being a mechanic. In recent years, he enjoyed traveling the rails on Amtrak to visit friends and family. He was a gardener, and was particularly proud of his annual crop of yellow tomatoes. He also loved to visit friends in the neighborhood, and always had a friendly wave and word for passers-by. He retired after more than 30 years as a mechanic for the city of Johnstown. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave., where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Pastor Alice Tondora. Interment, Benshoff Hill Cemetery. Since Lester loved cars of all kinds, visitors are encouraged to wear car memorabilia. The family suggest donations be made to the 7th Ward Ambulance Service or the First Presbyterian Church. (www.hendersonfuneralhome.
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Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
March 29, 2016
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Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
March 29, 2016
THIEL – Lester D. 'Don,' 77, Johnstown, passed away unexpectedly March 27, 2016, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Oct. 1, 1938, in Johnstown, he was the son of Frank J. and Edith (McManus) Thiel. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Zowalla (Hanley) Thiel; and children, Bruce D. Thiel of Philadelphia; and Leslie R., of Johnstown, married to Randy Freenock. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Frank, Leroy, Clyde and Edward; and sisters, Agnes Smith and Rose M. Wagner. He also was survived by brothers, Louis, Harry, Glenn and Herbert; sister, Dorothy Tangle; numerous nieces and nephews; many friends; as well as his beloved dogs, Girlfriend Blaze and Lovie Dove. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. He loved cars and being a mechanic. In recent years, he enjoyed traveling the rails on Amtrak to visit friends and family. He was a gardener, and was particularly proud of his annual crop of yellow tomatoes. He also loved to visit friends in the neighborhood, and always had a friendly wave and word for passers-by. He retired after more than 30 years as a mechanic for the city of Johnstown. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave., where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Pastor Alice Tondora. Interment, Benshoff Hill Cemetery. Since Lester loved cars of all kinds, visitors are encouraged to wear car memorabilia. The family suggest donations be made to the 7th Ward Ambulance Service or the First Presbyterian Church. (www.hendersonfuneralhome.
com)
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